DATA CENTRE SEGMENT MANAGER – AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST AT CATERPILLAR

designing , installing , commissioning and maintaining the long-term performance of power solutions for data centres .

Cat Electric Power offers a range of energy solutions for data centres , including standby and prime generator sets fuelled by diesel and gas , microgrid solutions , energy storage and alternative fuel capabilities using hydrotreated vegetable oil ( HVO ), biodiesel and hydrogen .

As the Middle East embraces a digital-first future , the region is witnessing a surge in demand for data centres . Alban Hohmann-Schauly , Data Centre Segment Manager – Africa & Middle East at Caterpillar , shares the impact of power solutions and construction guidance to build a progressive cloud infrastructure and aid smart city development .

What factors are driving the growing demand for data centres in the Middle East ?

The Middle East data centre industry is experiencing rapid expansion driven by Digital Transformation initiatives , increasing cloud adoption and ambitious Smart City projects . The demand for cloud computing , AI , Big Data and IoT technologies is a predominant driver for data centre development in the Middle Eastern region .

Governments in the Middle East are offering incentives through special economic zones and industrial parks , which provide tax exemptions for data centre development .

Population growth and urbanisation have resulted in higher Internet penetration and a growing need for Digital Transformation in the region .

Finally , the increasing adoption of cloud computing and other digital services is spurring further demand for data centre space .

How does Caterpillar support the construction of new data centres ?

Caterpillar supports the construction of new data centres by providing specialised technical expertise and assistance in

Caterpillar Electric Power also helps data centres achieve the industry ’ s highest standards for reliability , performance and sustainability , including Uptime Institute certifications , the US Green Building Council ’ s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ( LEED ) certification , ISO certificates and Certified Energy Efficient Data Center Award ( CEEDA ) designations .

With the Digital Transformation fast-tracking data centre construction , Caterpillar is also helping data centres rapidly expand capacity through creative approaches for supplying bridging power . Cat dealers have many mobile power generation options that can rapidly scale up to address prime and standby power generation requirements until permanent solutions are available .

Additionally , creative financing arrangements such as Power Purchase Agreements ( PPAs ) can mitigate customers ’ upfront costs and operational concerns .

How has Caterpillar leveraged connected technologies to improve and optimise operations , particularly in terms of asset management and real-time data analysis ?

At Caterpillar , digital solutions throughout our product lines provide a competitive advantage for customers . By leveraging realtime data analysis and advanced asset management systems we can offer our clients enhanced power solutions intelligence , such as predictive maintenance and operational optimisation .

Cat Connect and Cat Remote Access Monitoring ( RAM ) enable the real-time collection and remote monitoring of site performance data through data visualisation , reporting and alerts from anywhere in the world .

Offering dashboards through an easy-to-use web interface or mobile app , Cat RAM helps operators track and manage the operation of Cat generator sets , flag potential problems , perform remote troubleshooting , manage operational expenses and leverage long-term archives of site performance history to identify opportunities for further operational or system enhancements .

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